The Department of Finance (DOF) is projecting an uptick in revenues from "sin" products next year, driven by increased collections from alcoholic beverages. Data from the DOF showed that excise tax collections from tobacco and alcohol are estimated to reach P278.97 billion in 2025, an eight percent...
Have you ever thought about the cost efficiency of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) in generating revenue for the government? It only takes 52 centavos to generate P100. During a recent event celebrating the BIR's anniversary, Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto highlighted the importance of the...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) unveiled on Thursday its new logo during its 120th anniversary. Its previous logo had not been changed for the past 60 years, the BIR said. Earlier, the BIR held a logo-making contest with the best entry to be rewarded P100,000. The logo, BIR Commissioner Romeo...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue's (BIR) specialized unit responsible for managing the tax affairs of large corporations is expected to exceed its collection target this year. Based on the amended 2024 BIR collection program, the Large Taxpayers Service (LTS) has revised the collection goal to P1.883...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has extended the deadline for filing and paying various taxes to July 31 due to the economic and financial hardships caused by Super Typhoon Carina in affected areas. "In this time of need and disaster, the BIR will extend the deadlines for submission, filing,...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) seized a vending machine openly selling illegal vape products near popular hangout spots for youth. In a Facebook post by BIR Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr., he said the vending machine in a public building housing several businesses was found to sell illegal...
CEBU CITY – Charges were filed against a woman for allegedly manufacturing and selling falsified Tax Identification Number (TIN) cards. NATIONAL Bureau of Investigation-Central Visayas Regional Director Renan Oliva (left) shows the mug shots of a woman who was arrested for allegedly selling...
Online marketplaces like Facebook and Shopee may be shut down if unregistered online sellers are still able to sell on their platforms, Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr. said. Lumagui told reporters on Wednesday, July 17, that online sellers whose businesses are not...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) partnered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to create an interagency data-sharing system to expedite the verification of registered businesses in the country. BIR Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr. and SEC Chairperson Emilio B. Aquino signed a...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has released a detailed guide on invoicing requirements under Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 77-2024. Titled "GABAY PARA SA INVOICING REQUIREMENTS," BIR Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr. offers businesses and taxpayers clear ways to adhere to proper...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has started implementing the withholding tax requirement for online sellers who conduct business on electronic marketplaces like Lazada and Shopee. In a statement, BIR Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr. said there will be no further extensions for online...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), the government’s main tax agency, fell short of its tax collection target for the first half of the year, data released by the Department of Finance (DOF) revealed. A report on the DOF’s official Facebook page showed that the BIR, responsible for generating...
